The hidden link: Obesity and muscle loss
Introduction: Unmasking the Obesity Paradox
Obesity is generally associated with an excessive accumulation of body fat. But there's another facet to this condition that's often...
Obesity speeds up loss of immunity from COVID vaccines – new research
COVID vaccines are very effective, but for some groups they don’t generate as strong an immune response.
These groups include older adults and people with...
Type 2 diabetes remission achievable even at lower body weights
New Insights from the ReTUNE Trial
A groundbreaking study led by Professor Roy Taylor and his team at Newcastle University suggests that people with lower...
Popular obesity drug could kill cancer, study finds
Introduction to GLP-1
GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) analogues are a popular and highly regarded pharmacological treatment for obesity.
Now, new research from Maynooth University's Kathleen Londsdale Institute...
Being overweight may increase risk of gut cancer
Overview of Study Findings
A large new study has underscored the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, not just for overall health, but also to...
Does obesity affect your cognitive ability?
A recent study published in PLOS Medicine has found that the links between cognitive ability and body mass index (BMI) may not be as...
Obesity is a big risk factor of colon cancer
A recent study conducted by scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) has shown that the risk factor of obesity for colorectal cancer...
Cognitive impairment and obesity: What is the connection?
Obesity is a growing epidemic worldwide and is a major risk factor for the development of several chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular...
Excessive belly fat is linked to worse cognitive performance
Heart health has always been an essential component of overall health.
A recent study found that Asians with excess visceral fat are more likely to...
7 reasons why obesity causes high blood pressure
Obesity is a significant risk factor for developing high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
High blood pressure is a common condition that affects millions...